Monday, November 5, 2012

Our local shore
communities were hit hard from Hurricane Sandy. There are many without a home
and simply left with the clothes on their back. Body Space Alignment has donated
to the Red Cross and World Vision for those devastated by this storm. My company
will continue to donate to the cause with each business
consultation.

This week's newsletter
contains some words of comfort from poets and master sages. May you all find
solace in these words and be safe in the days to come.

Words of Comfort &
Inspiration

'Say not
in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was'Hebrew
proverb

'Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a mystery and today
is a gift, which is why it is called the present'

'What the caterpillar
perceives is the end, to the butterfly is just the beginning'

'Everything
that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be
well'Buddist
saying

Celtic BlessingMay the roads rise to
meet you,May the wind be always at your back,May the sun shine warm upon
your face,The rain fall soft upon your fieldsAnd, until we meet
again,May God hold you in the hollow of his
hand.Anon

TimeTime is too slow
for those who waitToo swift for those who fearToo long for those who
grieveToo short for those who rejoiceBut, for those who love –Time
is
eternity.

Prayer for Strength and
Comfort

My Lord, if I may be walking through fields that are
rough with grief and care, may I have the courage to continue on to the smooth
pastures, where I may walk with comfort and peace. May I not let the weariness
and sorrow that may come to my heart to-day dwarf my hope and enjoyment of the
future. Amen.

If
you're going through hell, keep going. ~Winston Churchill

We have no
right to ask when sorrow comes, "Why did this happen to me?" unless we ask the
same question for every moment of happiness that comes our way. ~Author
Unknown

A
bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the
turn. ~Author Unknown

The robbed that smiles, steals something from
the thief. ~William Shakespeare, Othello

I know God will not
give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much.
~Mother Teresa

The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.
~Harry Golden

Yoga
Tip:Generate prana
to all the chakras especially the crown chakra with headstand pose (Sirshana).
Allow forearms with elbows to be shoulder width apart, interlace fingers and
cradle the head on the floor supporting the back of the head with the hands.
Press down into the elbows and forearms to lift shoulders away from ears, tuck
toes under and lift hips into the air as you walk the feet toward head. Engage
abdominal muscles and lift legs into the air and straighten legs to create a
long line of energy from crown to tips of toes. You can modify this pose by with
legs straight and feet remain on floor.

Feng
Shui Tip:The excessive
water energy from Sandy has also heightened the water within creating fears.
Ease this instability with a grounding effect. Increase the amount of earth
around you. Hold some stones in your pocket, spend time in the earth directions
(NE, SW) and root into the 1st chakra with standing poses in yoga and visualize
a swirling red ball of energy in the pelvic area.

Teaching Tortoise School of Feng
Shui

Professional Feng Shui Education
Program

Jersey Shore

Class 2 - Form School Feng Shui

TBA - Due to
Storm

10:30
-5pm

Ocean, NJ
07712

Class Fee
$175

Call: 732-695-2575 to
register

See below for school links & to read
class descriptions

Learning feng shui on a
professional level is a perfect way to help yourself and others live
prosperously. The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers certifications in
classical feng shui. School director, Mary Jane Kasliner is a feng shui master
who trained at the New York School of Feng Shui learning advance Flying Star and
4 Pillars techniques. Her studies also include certifications from the Feng Shui
Institute in London. To read Mary Jane's full bio visit:http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/about-mary-jane

The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers flex
scheduling for classes to accomodate students in training. Students may pay as
they go making payments simple and affordable. Call 732-695-2575 or email Mary
Jane to register for fall classes: consult@fengshuiyoganj.com.

Ongoing Yoga Series

Vinyasa Yoga
Classes:

Monday's:
7-8:30pm

Thompson Park - Lincroft
NJ

Call: 732- 542-1642 to register

Next series begins on October
22nd

Saturday
Mornings

8-9:30am next series beign October
27th

Call 732-542-1642 to
register

Please call park due to the
storm

Private and semi-private yoga practice is also
available with Mary Jane.

Call:
732-695-2575

Mary Jane
Kaslineris a Feng Shui Master in Compass School Methods. She studied at elite feng shui schools, is
an expert dowser, and nationally certified in hatha yoga.

Mary Jane is the
President of Body Space
Alignment and Director of the Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui - a Gold level member school with the
International Feng Shui Guild.

Mary Jane is a Red
Ribbon Professional with the guild, member of the International Feng Shui
Network and registered with Yoga Alliance - ERYT-200.

Namaste,

Mary Jane Kasliner, AAS, BS, ACFSI, CP,
E-RYT-200

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Monday, August 20, 2012

This week BSA
discusses how to Improve Health
and Radiance by grounding the root chakra. In yoga, there are 7
chakras or energy vortexes that we focus on in the body. By aligning these
chakras we can improve health and radiance.

,
Improve
Health and Radiance

In yoga,
there are seven chakras, or energy vortexes that we focus on in the body. The
root chakra known in Sanskrit as Muladhara, is located at the base of the spine.
It consists of energy paths that extend downward like a root through the legs
and feet, grounding you to the earth. By awakening this chakra you can improve
your health and radiance as well as self-esteem and feelings of
security.

Steps to
Opening the Root Chakra:

Before you
try to open any of the chakras it is best to get into a meditatiive state. The
reason why is you are able to focus and concentrate better. You can sit down or
lie down just as long as the spine is flat. Then you want to focus in on your
breath for at least 15 minutes. Try to avoid judging yourself or the flow of
your breath. Just let it flow naturally. Once you feel relaxed and your muscles
appear to also be relaxed you can proceed to the opening of the root
chakra.

Visualization

The color of
this chakra is red. If you are not grounded then this chakra is likely closed
and not functioning properly. To be grounded is to be really here and present,
and to be unshakeable. To open this chakra place your hand just above the pelvic
region and visualize a red flower that is closed. Slowly visualize a bright red
light streaming into this area to energize it. Once it feels energized then
imagine the red flower slowly opening. Take your time in the visualization
process. Don't force or rush the meditation as that can only cause more issues
when it comes to feeling secure in life.

Mantra And Hand
Mudra

The sound vibration for
the root chakra is LUM sometimes spelled LAM. Come to a seated position and rest
the backs of your palms against your knees. Connect your index finger and thumb
together (Gian Mudra) on both hands and close your eyes. Imagine a familiar tree
and you become that tree. Allow your torso to be the trunk and you are growing
roots from your feet through the center of the earth. Feel and smell the fertile
soil surrounding you. Deepen the breath and chant the sound (LUM). As you chant
the sound mantra squeeze the root lock (peritenium). On the exhalation continue
to engage this area and then release. Repeat this breath chant with hold for
several minutes. When you finish this meditation feel tall and strong and well
rooted into the earth.

Feng Shui Tip
For The Week:

Check your
southeast portent closely for any clutter, broken items or activating devices
such as wind chimes, mobiles or water fountains. The Dragon energy is rising now
and combined with the 5 yellow problematic star for the year 2012 and the Grand
Duke position makes eldest female vulnerable with hips, thighs and pelvic area.
Remove activating devices, clear out any clutter and avoid any major renovations
here. Add broanze metal element here and keep the area
quiet.

Learning feng shui on a
professional level is a perfect way to help yourself and others live
prosperously. The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers certifications in
classical feng shui. School director, Mary Jane Kasliner is a feng shui master
who trained at the New York School of Feng Shui learning advance Flying Star and
4 Pillars techniques. Her studies also include certifications from the Feng Shui
Institute in London. To read Mary Jane's full bio visit:http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/about-mary-jane

The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers flex
scheduling for classes to accomodate students in training. Students may pay as
they go making payments simple and affordable. Call 732-695-2575 or email Mary
Jane to register for fall classes: consult@fengshuiyoganj.com.

Ongoing Yoga Series

Vinyasa Yoga
Classes:

Monday's:
7-8:30pm

Thompson Park - Lincroft
NJ

Call: 732- 542-1642 to register

Next series begins on September
10th

Private and semi-private yoga practice is also
available with Mary Jane.

Call:
732-695-2575

Mary Jane
Kaslineris a Feng Shui Master in Compass School Methods. She studied at elite feng shui schools, is
an expert dowser, and nationally certified in hatha yoga.

Mary Jane is the
President of Body Space
Alignment and Director of the Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui - a Gold level member school with the
International Feng Shui Guild.

Mary Jane is a Red
Ribbon Professional with the guild, member of the International Feng Shui
Network and registered with Yoga Alliance - ERYT-200.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

1. Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering
we all want the same things (to be happy and be loved)
and we are all connected to one another.

2. Spend 5 minutes breathing in, cherishing yourself; and,
breathing out
cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty
cherishing,
extend your cherishing to them anyway.

3. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet.
Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks,
attendants, etc)
or people you dislike.

4. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone
does to you.

These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and helpful.
The practice of cherishing can be taken very deeply if done
wordlessly,
allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that
already exists in your heart.

Monday, July 23, 2012

This week BSA
discusses How to Let Sound Put You in the Present Moment.
Have you ever noticed the symphony of sounds in nature? Can you feel
the vibration of these peaceful sounds travel through you? The next time you are
rushing around and feeling stressed out take a moment and tune into the natural
sounds that surround you. You'll be amazed how your body will immediately become
relaxed. You'll wonder why you're rushing in the first
place.

,

Open Your
Ears and Become Present

The next time
you take a walk in the neighborhood or the park let your body become fully aware
of the present moment. You will begin to notice that your mind will identify
each sound whether it is the whistling sound through the tops of trees,
chipmunks rustling around the ground, birds chirping or even cars passing on the
road.

What you will
begin to notice is that you are hearing sounds that happen everyday but the
difference is that you are tuned in and staying present rather than getting lost
in your personal thoughts. Just as you allow the natural sounds of nature ease
into your awareness and then leave, you can do the same with your thoughts. As
a result you can experience an internal quiet rather then
noise.

Practice
Hearing Meditations

When you take
your walks from now on practce a hearing meditation by allowing the sounds to
enter freely followed by a sense of gratitude. Invariably you will begin to see
things more clearly, hear better, smell and even taste the moment. These are the
simple things in life that are always present but not necessarily noticed.
You'll find you become a part of each sound and each sound becomes a part of
you. This is living in the moment at its best.

Try to use
the sounds around you to access a quiet mind, whether you are outside in nature
or in a the heart of the city. It doesn't make a difference the key is to open
your sense of hearing fully and become a part of the sound. Hear with your
entire body and allow the vibration of sound to resonate through your body. You
will begin to notice the world swirling before you while your thoughts retreat.
This is how you awaken your body and spirit to the present
moment.

Learning feng shui on a
professional level is a perfect way to help yourself and others live
prosperously. The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers certifications in
classical feng shui. School director, Mary Jane Kasliner is a feng shui master
who trained at the New York School of Feng Shui learning advance Flying Star and
4 Pillars techniques. Her studies also include certifications from the Feng Shui
Institute in London. To read Mary Jane's full bio visit:http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/about-mary-jane

The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers flex
scheduling for classes to accomodate students in training. Students may pay as
they go making payments simple and affordable. Call 732-695-2575 or email Mary
Jane to book your classes: consult@fengshuiyoganj.com.

Upcoming Yoga Series

Vinyasa Yoga
Classes:

Monday's:
7-8:30pm

Thompson Park - Lincroft
NJ

Call: 732- 542-1642 to register for next series
beginning July 9th

Private and semi-private yoga practice is also
available with Mary Jane.

Call:
732-695-2575

Mary Jane
Kaslineris a Feng Shui Master in Compass School Methods. She studied at elite feng shui schools, is
an expert dowser, and nationally certified in hatha yoga.

Mary Jane is the
President of Body Space
Alignment and Director of the Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui - a Gold level member school with the
International Feng Shui Guild.

Mary Jane is a Red
Ribbon Professional with the guild, member of the International Feng Shui
Network and registered with Yoga Alliance - ERYT-200.